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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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